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Ukraine begins state of emergency as rebels 'ask Russia for help'

The 30-day measure allows authorities to impose restrictions on movement, block rallies and ban political parties and organisations “in the interests of national security and public order”.

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Biden announces sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks

American President Joe Biden announces a new round of sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks. It comes after Vladimir Putin formally recognised two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine, and Russian forces were deployed as 'peacekeepers'.

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EU ready to host Ukrainian refugees, says Commissioner Ylva Johansson

The bloc has "contingency plans" in case the situation in Ukraine deteriorates and people begin to flee the country.

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EU sanctions 351 Russian lawmakers who voted to recognise Donbas

The fresh package of sanctions also limits Russia's access to the EU capital and financial markets.

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Ukraine Russia Embassy Protest

Ukraine Russia Embassy Protest

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Why is New York on the frontline of the Russian invasion?

A town on the frontline of Russia's war in Ukraine has changed its name to "New York" in an act of defiance against the imminent threat of invasion.

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Russia risks losing Champions League final over Ukraine

UEFA officials are meeting to discuss whether or not the Russian city of St. Petersburg should still host this year's Champions League final, set for the end of May.

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Western Allies impose sanctions on Russia

Western allies impose sanctions on Russia, as Putin gets the green light to deploy troops to breakaway republics

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EU and US promise more sanctions against Russia

The European Union and the White House say they'll impose more sanctions on Russia as President Putin signs a decree to recognise two breakaway republics in east Ukraine.

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EU avoids pre-emptive sanctions on Russia despite Ukraine's pleas

Ukraine's foreign affairs minister has urged Brussels to apply "some sanctions" on Russia before an invasion takes place.

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This ice festival is held annually on Lake Baikal, the largest in the world in volume.

Even if this sculpture was made outside of the competition, artists followed the same rules: base their sculptures on real ancient artefacts.

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Ukraine warns of more cyberattacks on banks and state agencies

One message on a hacking forum read: "lease of servers to prepare new attacks on the websites of the public sector, the banking sector and the defence sector".

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Queues near Donetsk as people head towards Russia

As evacuations began Friday from the rebel-controlled territories in eastern Ukraine, a huge traffic jam formed at the border with Russia

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Russia launches massive drills of its nuclear forces

Russia said it launched a massive drill of its strategic nuclear forces on Saturday, amid tensions with Ukraine

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy demands 'end to appeasement' of Russia from West

Ukraine's president called for an 'end to appeasement' at the Munich Security Conference, as Western leaders said Russia would face severe consequences should it invade its neighbour.

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Separatist leader in Ukraine organises 'mass evacuation' to Russia

He added that evacuations have been organised in coordination with Moscow with "reception and accommodation facilities for our citizens are ready in the Rostov region".

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NATO accuses Russia of trying to 'stage pretext' to invade Ukraine

Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine and Ukrainian forces accused each other of unprovoked shelling on Thursday.

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Russia has issued 720,000 fast-track passports in eastern Ukraine

Officials say the number of people applying for Russian passports has increased in recent weeks as tensions around Ukraine soared.

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Ukrainians deploy giant national flag to mark 'Unity Day'

Ukrainians deploy giant national flag to mark 'Unity Day'

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US says 'more Russian forces, not fewer' at the Ukrainian border

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said there were not yet signs of de-escalation over Ukraine.